Mary's Photoblog
Samsons Profile
Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 3 July 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
This is the last in the mini big bird series (for now)
Tomorrow is my hubby Ian's birthday, and I've attempted to put something together for him, using Photo Shop. (it's just for fun, and not technically brilliant by any means, but I know he'll like it :) and that's all that matters)
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Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have
Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States
beautiful photo great detail
3 Jul 2008 7:20am
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Very impressive bird! A classical image which evokes immediately the arms picture of so many kings, emperors, republics, etc. The lion of the sky.
3 Jul 2008 7:51am
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Stunning and powerful! Excellent work, Mary.
3 Jul 2008 7:52am
Observing from Local, United Kingdom
Stunning... you've created a top quality image Mary. Is that a new 300mm lens you have ?
3 Jul 2008 8:20am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Excellent profile of this beautiful bird. Very well done, Mary!
3 Jul 2008 9:17am
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
We had already met Samson. Good portrait again.
3 Jul 2008 10:18am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
An impressive profile look !! Very nice portrait, bravo Marie.
3 Jul 2008 10:20am
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Truly Truly Awesome!!!!
Happy early bday to your hubby
3 Jul 2008 10:41am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Magnificent, MaryB ... you and that Nikon have a way with birds!
3 Jul 2008 11:16am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Extraordinary capture of that kingly look! A bird with personality!
3 Jul 2008 12:37pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
If I don't get back tomorrow...happy birthday to your hubby! Gorgeous capture of a magnificent bird!
3 Jul 2008 12:46pm
@Tracey: Thank you Tracey and for the birthday wishes for my hubby, he sends his thanks :)
Jonathan Alan Photography from St. Louis, United States
great close up, well profiled!
3 Jul 2008 12:48pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Gosh you're amazing, you should grace the cover of international geography, it's brilliant. Happy birthday to your hubby ;)
3 Jul 2008 2:29pm
Man with 101 Names from Hamburg, United States
UUUUGH !! I am so jealous !! your bird series is BEYOND AWESOME !!!
3 Jul 2008 2:50pm
Man with 101 Names from Hamburg, United States
WOW !! I can't get over this one Mary ..... this is a B-I-G W-O-W !!
3 Jul 2008 2:51pm
Florence from Paris, France
Eagle is really a simple bird, so elegant and proud ! You caught it well ! Excellent profile portrait Mary !
3 Jul 2008 4:42pm
Florence from Paris, France
Oups, not simple... splendid (I'm really, really tired !) ! :-)
3 Jul 2008 4:43pm
MJ from Delaware, United States
magnificent... beautiful details and the eye....just perfect
3 Jul 2008 4:44pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Oh my what a wonderful capture of this magnificient bird. I always read your little note about giving you advice and critiquing your work. Trust me we could all learn from you!!
3 Jul 2008 5:11pm
@Marion: Thank you so much Marion, I'm still struggling to get to grips with the tech side of photography, (my eyes are my guide ) I had such a fantastic model in Sampson, I couldn't fail to get some nice shots :)
danthro from Suburbia, United States
really wonderful shot! love the detail and color.
3 Jul 2008 6:19pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Magnificent, that should be on the cover of a wildlife magazine. Great shot Mary
3 Jul 2008 7:43pm
@Graham Russon: Thank you Graham, that on hell of a compliment, and very much appreciated.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Early Happy Birthday to Ian ............. and this is a marvelous show of Samson.
I agree w/Graham - a wildlife magazine or maybe National Geographic!
3 Jul 2008 8:44pm
@Judy: Thank you Judy and for the birthday wishes for Ian, he sends his thanks :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What a majestic portrait! Great capture Mary.
3 Jul 2008 9:32pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Terrific shot Mary, the colours and lighting is picture perfect.
3 Jul 2008 10:59pm
Ekaputra Tupamahu from Malang, Indonesia
soooo MAJESTIC. This is really a fantastic shot, Mary...
3 Jul 2008 11:50pm
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
It's a 5 * FANTASTIC, Mary!! You've done it again with an excellent image with amazing details. Outstanding!!
4 Jul 2008 12:12am
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Gorgeous detail! Really beautiful, Mary. :)
4 Jul 2008 1:37am
Barbara from Florida, United States
Magnificent Mary. All I could do was stare at this image, then I got emotional it is so beautiful.
This photo shop creation sounds like a wonderful gift. Happy Birthday, Ian, from Florida, U.S.A.
4 Jul 2008 4:10am
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Excellent detail with warm colors that are contrasted with the yellow beak. I love the reflection in its eye, too.
4 Jul 2008 4:12am
Jorge from Barcelona, Spain
Really powerful shot Mary! I love these animals, and this is very very beautiful and well captured.
Thanks for visiting my page and for the comments.
Hope we'll keep in touch.
4 Jul 2008 7:15am
Michael from Wuppertal, Germany
Stunning, Mary! I wish I was also there to take some shots of Samson...
5 Jul 2008 9:17pm
Jon from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Lovely photo as usual Mary. Great attention to detail. What did you create for your husband then, if you don't mind me asking?
10 Jul 2008 12:57pm
@Jon: http://through-a-lens.aminus3.com/image/2008-07-04.html
Not at all Jon, I put the two celebrations together 4th July and my husbands birthday, I added him to the big screen, that was at a concert we went to :)
see link above.
Nikon D40X
1/160 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
300 mm (35mm equiv.)